GvP school

participation council (Medezeggenschapsraad / MR)

In accordance with the stipulations of Dutch education laws on participation in schools, the GvP School is to have a Participation Council (or Medezeggenschapsraad: MR). The members of the MR represent the teachers and staff (4 members), the parents/guardians (2 members) and the students (2 members, from the Student Council). In November 2023 elections were held to determine who would participate in the MR. The following representatives were chosen to represent their section in 2024:

Staff:
Oniel Francis (Chair)
Betsaida Harrigan (Secretary)
Prince van Tull (member)
Nathalie Francois (member)

Parents:
Gisela Lara Reyes (Treasurer)
Debbie Merkman I(member)

Students 
Zoë Reid (member)
Ishn Courtar (member)

The MR and the school board

The school board is bound to consultation with the MR according to the following rules:

  • The school board should inform the MR on the policy plans of the school every six months
  • The MR is the counterpart of the school board/ management
  • The MR exerts its influence and the school board/ management take decisions after consulting with the MR.

 

The MR shares its thoughts with the school board/management on the contents and implementation of the school’s policies. The topics will vary from school hours and school uniforms to the school’s budget, housing, security, and more.

The MR  together with the school board/management can contribute to a pedagogical,  inspiring and safe school environment.